Luoyang Tours

This city was the starting point of the famous Silk Road during the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220). Luoyang is one of China's seven ancient capital cities and is noted for its places of historical interest such as the Luoyang Museum, White Horse Temple, the Shaolin Monastery and Longmen Caves, all of which are included in our specially devised tour package. The Luoyang Peony - the national flower of China, emphasises the city's importance, while the Shaolin Martial Arts have inspired people world wide, something that should not be missed during your Luoyang trip.

LY01 : Spotlights of Luoyang

• Luxury & Standard : 3 Days $149 Up

Luoyang, an ancient capital of thirteen dynasties, is dotted with extensive and profound cultural and religious relics. The White Horse Temple has been hailed as the first Buddhist temple in China. The Shaolin Monastery is the origin of the world famous Shaolin Kungfu. Longmen Buddhist Caves is a landmark in the history of China's grotto art. All these attractions form the unfailing charm of Luoyang.

Note: The following itinerary provided is only for your reference. We do not offer the price and operate this tour at present since the local service can not reach our standard. If you are interested, you may follow our itinerary and journey by yourselves, but please be sure to keep safety in mind all the time. Thank you.

LY02 : Luoyang Splendid Journey

Different from the Longmen Grotto, the Shen Linzhai landscape, Jiguan Cave and Chong Dugou can show you the amazements of Luoyang from another point of view during the following 3 days trip.

For more Luoyang tour itineraries, please click Luoyang Hiking Tours.

Questions & Reviews

1.

Nov. 18,2009 19:37 Reply

Mr.James(USA) said:

which is better, the carvings & grottoes at West Hill or the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang?

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Sep. 4,2009 02:56 Reply

Mr.Yong(Singa) said:

I like to know what is the best time to visit luoyang to view the national flowers show

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Aug. 17,2009 01:30 Reply

Mr.Naznin said:

We would like to know is the Shaolin temple located in Denfeng?

Aug. 18,2009 04:46
Mr.Smyth replied:

I think you are right, the Shaolin Temple in located in Dengfeng, not very far from Luoyang.

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Jul. 29,2009 03:26 Reply

Mr.David Chen(USA) said:

how long is the train journey from Beijing to Luoyang? Where is Shaolin Temple?

Jul. 30,2009 03:56
Mr.Daniel replied:

I recalled that I spent about 9 to 10 hours on the overnight train from Beijing to Luoyang. The Shaolin Temple is located in Dengfeng, near to Luoyang.

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Jul. 5,2009 19:23 Reply

Mr.Gabriel(USA) said:

What kind of Kongfu training items could we choose? I need some detailed information about these things.

Jul. 6,2009 19:20
Mr.Sam replied:

Various courses concerning the Kongfu lesson are available in Shaolin Temple, you can choose according to your interest. Generally speaking, Taiji and Qinggong are quite easy to learn, Or you can ask some advice for the coach.

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Jun. 22,2009 22:08 Reply

Mr.Hughes(GB) said:

I wonder if the Longmen Caves means the longmen grottoes?

Jun. 24,2009 00:59
Ms.Sandra (China) replied:

Yes, they are the same place with different translation versions.

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Jun. 23,2009 03:53 Reply

Mr.Priyanka(Pakistan) said:

Please guide me that which international entry point from Pakistan is near to luoyong.

Jun. 23,2009 20:32
Ms.Maria Makler(USA) replied:

Share some information with you. You may try to enter Beijing or Shanghai firstly and then to Luoyang. It will take around 9 hours by train from Beijing to Luoyang and the present proper train schedule is K269 2142/0651. The train between Luoyang and Shanghai takes 15 hours. If you take the flight, it only takes 1.5 hours.

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Feb. 27,2008 16:32 Reply

Mr.bhemak said:

Travelled most part of Henan province, I like Kaifeng more than Luoyang or Jiaozuo or Xinxiang... Recommend the Kaifeng Culture Park for the visitors come to Kaifeng. This is something like a Chinese Renaissance festival, with acrobatics, magic show, puppets and traditional music etc. Also some more traditional events like a prospective bride on a balcony dropping flowers to the liked young man below, called choosing a groom. There were also overpriced souvenirs and food in the park. Both seemed to be of decent quality. Of course, you cannot miss the flavor food along the street in Kaifeng. Yummy....

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Oct. 16,2007 16:50 Reply

Ms.Jessica Dan(Morocco) said:

I know it is very hard to get train tickets during the spring festival in China. Is there any way to get it? I asked several agency but they all suggest i change the travel time. I want to go to china and experience the chinese spring festival. Any good advice?? even paying some extra amount...

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5-Day Tours of Luoyang - Shaolin Temple - Zhengzhou - Kaifeng - Zhengzhou
 
Luoyang
Arrive in Luoyang and stay at a local hotel.
 
Luoyang
White Horse Temple, with the quiet appearance, is the first Buddhist temple in China. Here is the birthplace of Buddhism in China.
 
Longmen Caves has been included in the World Cultural Heritage since December in 2000. It is in the south and is 12 kilometers away from Luoyang. The caves were first built in about 493 AD, and took about over 400 years for the construction. There are more than 100,000 statues in the caves. The biggest statue is 17.14 meters high, while the smallest statue is only 2 centimeters. The Longmen Caves is one of the three treasure houses of grotto art in China.
 
Guanlin Temple is on the way to the Longmen Caves. It is the temple and tomb of Guan Yu who is a hero in Chinese history. It is called Guanlin because thousand of cypresses were planted in front of the tomb.
 
Luoyang - Shaolin Temple - Zhengzhou
Songyang Academy is one of the four highest academies in Song Dynasty. Except many stone stele carvings of ancient calligraphers, there is an oldest cypress in China in the academy.
 
The famous Shaolin Temple was first built in Northern Wei Dynasty. Here is the birthplace of Chinese Kongfu. In the temple, you can see the Kungfu show performed by Shaolin monks. And the Pagoda Forest on the west side of the temple is the place where the abbots and eminent monks of Shaolin temple were buried. It is the largest group of ancient pagodas currently preserved in China. Stay in a local hotel in Zhengzhou.
 
Zhengzhou - Kaifeng - Zhengzhou
Qingming Riverside Scene Park is a big theme park of history and culture. It is based on the famous picture “A Picture of Bian River at Qingming Lane” by the artist Zhang Zeduang in Song Dynasty. It covers a place of 510 mu. The main constructions are the gate, bridge, street, shop, riverway, port, ship and so on. All the sites are in Song style and showed the prosperous scenery of Song Dynasty.
 
Dragon Pavilion was the “Forbidden Palace” of Northern Song Dynasty and Jin Dynasty. There is a newly built waxwork museum in the palace. And there are two lakes in front of the pavilion. Many films were framed here.
 
Iron Pagoda was built in 1049 AD and was firstly named Baosi Temple. Because the appearance of the pagoda was in the brown colour of iron, it is called Iron Pagoda now. The pagoda is 55 meters high and has 13 floors. Because of the flood of the Yellow River, the foundation of the pagoda was buried underground. The exterior of the body was built by nearly 30 kinds of different brown glass brick.
 
Yellow River sightseeing hovercraft is the first hovercraft that is used for tourism. If the water level of the Yellow River is stable, and there is no strong wind, tourists can take the hovercraft to excurse on the river, and reach the Zhongzhou plain for a visit.
 
Zhengzhou
Leave Zhengzhou. Tour ends.